Lord Hill'S Column is a Grade II* listed building in the Shropshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 10 January 1953. Monument.

Lord Hill'S Column

WRENN ID: sharp-render-violet
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Shropshire
Country: England
Date first listed: 10 January 1953
Type: Monument
Source: Historic England listing

Description

SHREWSBURY

SJ5012SE ABBEY FOREGATE 653-1/18/67 (North side) 10/01/53 Lord Hill's Column

GV II*

Formerly known as: The Column ABBEY FOREGATE. Monumental column. 1814-16. Thomas Harrison of Chester, Edward Haycock and John Carline of Shrewsbury. Ashlar. Giant fluted Greek Doric column raised on steps with lions couchant on star-shaped stone plinth. Projecting entablature forms platform with iron railings. The column is surmounted by a statue of Lord Hill.

Listing NGR: SJ5065012082

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